What is subrogation, and how does it affect my claim?
If you have suffered an injury and received payments from your insurance provider, they may be able to collect money for your settlement from the party that caused your injury. This is possible due to a clause in your insurance contract called subrogation right. This allows a third party, usually a health, disability, or automobile…
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Pre-Injury Releases and Waivers
A fun day out with family and friends can turn into tragedy in an instant due to unfortunate accidents. Sadly, the family may not receive compensation for injuries and damages sustained if they signed a pre-injury release or waiver. Pre-injury releases and waivers can free the company or host of any responsibility. They are used…
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Premises Liability Claims in Alabama
Property owners have a responsibility, or legal duty, to keep guests safe from injury while on their property. If someone is injured on a property, the owners could be held legally responsible for their injuries. However, the circumstances around the injury must meet specific criteria for owners to be held accountable. In Alabama, four primary…
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Who is responsible if someone is injured by a dog in Alabama?
Under Alabama law, someone injured by a dog has multiple courses of action to pursue a case against the dog owner. Dogs are loyal and intelligent animals that many households treat like family. However, if the owners lack awareness and responsibility, dogs have the potential to be dangerous. As people spend more time outside and…
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What is a hospital lien in Alabama?
A hospital lien is a common way for a hospital to protect itself by guaranteeing payment via a former patient’s personal injury settlement. Costly hospital bills can be a burden for many families. Medical bills resulting from car accidents, chronic illnesses, and unexpected emergencies can take a toll on a family’s finances. When someone arrives…
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Alabama Law: Hurting a Pet
Alabama law states that if someone is caught hurting a pet, they could be both criminally and civilly liable. If you have ever been in a situation where someone hurts your pet, you probably experienced a range of emotions from hurt and anger to heartbreak. After all, many people feel a very strong bond with…
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